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Hey ladies! I just started my first period since October 2012. I thought that if I continued to breast feed I wouldn't have a period and I haven't until now. I am cramping so bad it's unbelievable. I was just wondering if the horrible cramps is just me or if some of you girls experienced really painful first period after starting to wean?

Some moms get them as early as 6 weeks postpartum even ebf. Other moms can go past 2 and 3 years so they're is not telling what to expect. My youngest was 26 months old when I got my first period and yes, it was KILLER in both horrifying volume and cramping. It was like childbirth.

I have my period whether I am EBFing or not...8 months is the longest I hve made it without perid. They are AWFUL this time around..after my other 4 they were never this bad but cramps, pain, bowels upset and exhaustion so bad I cant stay awake AT ALL

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